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Petco Park shouldn't crush Manny Machado
Manny Machado's fantasy value should be just fine in misunderstood Petco Park.
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James Harden says scoring streak is 'something I have to do to give us a chance'
James Harden isn't chasing stats when he puts up 30 points every night. He's doing it because the Rockets need him to do it.
NewsAFP NewsValverde finds positives as Barcelona draw blank in Lyon to leave tie open
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde shrugged off his team's struggles in front of goal after they were held to a 0-0 draw away at Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. The Spanish side had most of the chances at the Groupama Stadium, with Luis Suarez firing just wide
NewsAFP NewsKlopp 'not over the moon' as Bayern frustrate Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted an underwhelming 0-0 draw against old foes Bayern Munich on Tuesday was not what he "dreamed of", but remained confident of progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Sadio Mane wasted the best chance when the Senegalese forward fired
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Duke-North Carolina ticket market in Super Bowl territory thanks to Zion Williamson
A premium rivalry, an unprecedented star and limited supply have created the perfect storm for a red-hot ticket market for Duke-Carolina.
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Now that Manny Machado got $300M, Bryce Harper and the Phillies are on the clock
In sizing up the Bryce Harper market after Machado's deal, one team makes the most sense: The Phillies
NewsAFP NewsDodgers legend Don Newcombe dead at 92
Don Newcombe, among the greatest pitchers in the history of the Brooklyn-Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, died Tuesday after a long illness. "Newk" helped the club to the 1955 World Series title while based in Brooklyn, was traded to Cincinnati during the team's 1958 debut season in Los
SportsReutersEx-NBA executive Leung hired to help lead USA Gymnastics past sex scandal
Leung, who was a college gymnast at the University of Michigan, will take the helm of an organization that filed for bankruptcy protection in December under the weight of lawsuits filed by hundreds of women who were sexually abused by former national team doctor Larry Nassar. "It is not lost on
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Champions League: Liverpool-Bayern, Lyon-Barcelona produce drama but no goals
All four teams that played Tuesday will have everything on the line when the decisive matches arrive in mid-March.
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Where does Manny Machado's $300 million contract rank among sports' richest deals?
Manny Machado's deal with the Padres is huge, but is it the richest contract in the history of sports?
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Three things we learned from Liverpool v Bayern Munich
Liverpool were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday. Here are three things we learned from a hard-fought Anfield stalemate: Klopp frustrated by Bayern again Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was back in conflict with Bayern after spending
NewsAFP NewsStricker to be named US 2020 Ryder Cup captain: reports
Steve Stricker will be named the captain of the US 2020 Ryder Cup team on Wednesday, according to multiple reports, becoming the first American in the role without a major title. ESPN and Wisconsin.golf reported that Stricker, a Wisconsin native whose home state will host the event next year at Whistling
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Fantasy Baseball closer depth chart: Your hub to find saves
Tracking your team's bullpen? Want to know if your fantasy relievers are in danger of losing their roles, or about to get a promotion in depth chart? We can help.
NewsAFP NewsPGA event returns to Puerto Rico after hurricane damage
The US PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open returns Thursday after Hurricane Maria ripped through the Caribbean island in 2017, causing damage and devastation that reduced last year's event to a charity fundraiser. While the pro-am helped raise money for hurricane recovery efforts, Puerto Rican US PGA
NewsAFP NewsNHL Hurricanes owner pays $250 mn for US football league
Tom Dundon, owner of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, said Tuesday he has spent $250 million to become chairman of the upstart Alliance of American Football. The eight-team NFL talent development league, which has played two weeks of its inaugural campaign, was in danger of not
SportsReutersReports: Padres, Machado agree to 10-year, $300 million deal
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with free agent infielder Manny Machado on a 10-year, $300 million deal, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler cautioned in an interview with The Athletic the deal was not done. Machado also needs to pass a physical
NewsAFP NewsHaving Ronaldo is an advantage, says Juve coach Allegri
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri says that having Cristiano Ronaldo in his side "is an advantage" ahead of the Portuguese star's return to Madrid for Wednesday's Champions League last 16, first-leg clash against Atletico. Ronaldo won four Champions League titles in five years at
NewsAFP NewsHirscher wins sixth World Cup slalom crown
Austrian ski star Marcel Hirscher captured a sixth World Cup slalom crown on Tuesday despite crashing out of the city event in Stockholm in the quarter-finals. The 29-year-old defeated Frenchman Victor Muffat-Jeandet in the first round of the parallel slalom format -- enough to guarantee Hirscher another
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All-time great Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe dies at 92
Don Newcombe, the legendary Dodgers pitcher who became an advocate in the fight against alcoholism, died on Tuesday at his home in New Jersey.
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LaMelo Ball's Spire team involved in benches-clearing brawl with Springdale
LaMelo Ball returned to the court Monday night after absence due to injury only to hop off of it with a separate injury that may keep him out. Ball’s Spire Institute defeated Springdale Prep, 102-83, at Towson University in Maryland. A Springdale player attempted a shot underneath the rim only to be
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Manny Machado's 10-Year Contract With the Padres Proves Free Agency Isn't Broken After All
Manny Machado just proved that free agency isn't broken and that the waiting game is simply the new normal.
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Shiffrin wins city event, locks up World Cup slalom title
Mikaela Shiffrin wrapped up the season-long slalom World Cup title Tuesday, three days after winning her record fourth straight world title in the discipline. Shiffrin won a parallel city event, defeating Christina Geiger of Germany in both runs to win the final by 0.27 seconds. ''Each run
SportsReutersDodgers P Newcombe, 1956 MVP, dies at 92
Former National League MVP and Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Don Newcombe, one of the Dodgers franchise's final links to Brooklyn, passed away Tuesday after a lengthy illness. Los Angeles team president Stan Kasten called Newcombe "a role model for major leaguers across the country."
NewsAFP NewsGuardiola urges Man City to draw on Newport win at Schalke
Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to use the experience of their FA Cup win at lowly Newport when they play Bundesliga strugglers Schalke in the Champions League on Wednesday. Guardiola's high-flying City arrived in Germany as overwhelming favourites to win Wednesday's last 16, first leg
NewsAFP NewsErratic Osaka beaten in first match since Australian Open
Naomi Osaka stumbled badly in her first match since winning the Australian Open and sacking her coach as the world number one went down in a flurry of errors to exit the Dubai Championships on Tuesday. Dubai-based Frenchwoman Kristina Mladenovic claimed a 6-3, 6-3 victory to reach the third round as
